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Will Dennis Allen be on the Hot Seat if Bears' Defense Struggles This Season?

Dennis Allen has always had a reputation as a great defensive coordinator. Hyper-aggressive with blitz packages? Sure. But great nonetheless. He usually knows when to call those blitzes and does a good job of keeping opposing offenses on their toes.

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Chicago Bears: Mayor Brandon Johnson claims ‘best idea’ to keep stadium

The league had a special meeting of owners on Wednesday. While a lot of business was discussed and there was fanfare around certain owners, the status of the new stadium for the Chicago Bears did not make headlines.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Luther Burden news causes a stir among Bears fans

Luther Burden sustained a groin injury on Aug. 8. The Chicago Bears faced several setbacks during training camp, causing a stir among their fans. Many felt saddened about it, while others expressed optimism that he will return to action soon.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

Pinpointing Two Potential Bears Bubble Players and How They Keep a Job

How teams line up in training camp and OTAs often tells even more than a preseason game can reveal. The Bears continued to say plenty with Wednesday's practice, and that especially pertained to two players in particular.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Kyler Gordon News / TWSN / August 26

Chicago Bears Have Found Their Kyler Gordon Insurance Policy

As the Chicago Bears are still dealing with Kyler Gordon working his way back from dealing with a soft-tissue injury, they are in a spot where they need to answer the question of who they have at nickel cornerback if Gordon misses time.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Bears coordinator highlights 3 roster bubble players who are finding different ways to make cases for the 53-man roster

Roster cuts are coming up quick for the Chicago Bears and players currently on the bubble need to stand out in multiple ways in order to make the 53-man cut.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 26

Bears Injury Update: Luther Burden III, Darnell Wright Back at Practice Before Titans Trip

The Chicago Bears closed camp today at Halas Hall with better injury news than they had 24 hours earlier. Wide receiver Luther Burden III was back on the field Wednesday for the first time since a groin injury Aug.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

The Good and Not So Good From Chicago Bears' 18th Practice of Training Camp

Another day, another training camp practice in the books for the Chicago Bears, who had their 19th session in total on Wednesday. It was a very light practice for the Bears, who only did mostly seven-on-seven and special teams work in the non-padded session.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 26

Maxx Crosby trade to the Bears should still be on the table

Maxx Crosby is with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's a Raider for life, as he's said over and over again. Considering the franchise tried to trade him during the offseason, though, it's really a wide-open possibility that Crosby could get traded again and stick this time.

Klint Kubiak addresses narrative about Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins decision

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak's comments could spell more bad news for RB Ashton Jeanty

NFL insider insists Raiders 'want' to make this Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins decision

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Bears veteran tells the truth on Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson relationship

Ben Johnson played a significant role in helping bring out the best from Caleb Williams last season. Their relationship has continued to grow stronger in the build up the 2026 campaign.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

How the Bears Can Buck Every Trend in 2026 and Get to the Super Bowl

Stop me if you've heard this one before: the Chicago Bears got incredibly lucky in 2025 and will come crashing back to Earth in 2026. It's a popular talking point, and many fans, and some analysts, talk about it like an inevitable outcome.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tyson Bagent News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Bears’ Tyson Bagent Broke Down in Tears After Landing Life Changing Money to Change Family’s Life

Tyson Bagent, the Chicago Bears quarterback, knows a thing or two about the importance of family support. His father, Travis Bagent, endured significant hardship growing up, living without running water from kindergarten through ninth grade.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 26

Predicting Bears' Week 1 Starting Lineup After Preseason Week 2 and New Trade Rumor

We are now through two preseason games of the Chicago Bears' exhibition slate and that means we are one week closer to the beginning of the 2026 NFL season.

Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / August 26

Bears TE Cole Kmet comments on ‘annoying’ practice development

Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears are just more than two weeks away from opening their 2026 season. They are deep in preparations for the campaign and are set to play their final preseason game on Saturday.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 26

Monsters Reborn: Bears 'Rivalries' Uniform Unveiled

Tuesday morning the Chicago Bears pulled the curtain back on their Nike “Rivalries” uniform, unveiling it at the same hour as the seven other teams in the program.

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / August 26

Chicago Bears 'Had Trade Discussions' Surrounding DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

The final week of the NFL preseason is upon us, which means roster cuts are right around the corner. With the 53-man roster deadline moved up to August 30th this year, reports are beginning to surface about potential trade and/or cut candidates.

Chicago Bears News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Bears HC Ben Johnson Fails to Provide Clarity Over LT Role Despite Joe Thuney’s Demands

At a time when most NFL franchises are set for the 2026 season, the 2025 NFC North champions are still struggling to find a Left Tackle to bolster their already formidable offensive line.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Jaylon Johnson’s latest act at training camp sends a strong message about his Bears future but one hurdle still remains

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson proved on the final day of training camp that he still has what it takes to be one of the top leaders on the team and now the staff just needs to see it happen on the field.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Bears’ Darnell Wright injury update brings sigh of relief as Ben Johnson ponders LT decision

The Chicago Bears were worried about Darnell Wright after he suffered an injury in practice ahead of their preseason finale this weekend. They’ve received some good news, and it looks like he’ll be back on the practice field soon, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Coleman Bennett News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Dolphins Signing RB Coleman Bennett

Adam Schefter reports that the Dolphins are signing RB Coleman Bennett to a one-year contract. Bennett played at Bucknell, then one season at Rice before transferring to Kennesaw State for his final year of college football.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Bears’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day

The Chicago Bears’ most difficult roster decision may come down to a player who never sees the field on opening night. With Caleb Williams certainly comfortable in Ben Johnson’s offense and the starting units beginning to take shape, Chicago’s roster picture is becoming clearer by the day.

Gervon Dexter News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25